Armstrong House

110 Lobley Hill Road, Bensham, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4YG

01914606220

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

Beds

71 beds

This home recently re-registered with CQC under a new provider and has not yet been inspected. Any previous inspection reports relate to the former provider.

About Armstrong House

Armstrong House is a nursing home located in Gateshead, North East. Its registered care categories include dementia, learning disabilities, mental health, older people, physical disabilities, and younger adults. The home has 71 beds. The home is operated by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd.

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Bedrooms have en-suite facilities, a nurse-call system and telephone and television connections.
A hair and nail salon is available at the home.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Armstrong House, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Armstrong House, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Armstrong House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees